Dayton, Nevada has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 67.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.5 Inches. Dayton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4 °F | 47.0 °F | 1.5 in. |
| February | 23.9 °F | 51.4 °F | 1.18 in. |
| March | 29.2 °F | 57.8 °F | 0.82 in. |
| April | 33.3 °F | 63.7 °F | 0.48 in. |
| May | 40.7 °F | 72.5 °F | 0.68 in. |
| June | 47.2 °F | 83.0 °F | 0.42 in. |
| July | 53.9 °F | 91.7 °F | 0.23 in. |
| August | 52.0 °F | 90.8 °F | 0.27 in. |
| September | 44.3 °F | 83.3 °F | 0.23 in. |
| October | 34.4 °F | 70.7 °F | 0.59 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 56.5 °F | 0.72 in. |
| December | 20.0 °F | 46.0 °F | 1.38 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 67.9 °F | 8.5 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |